A Palace that always welcomes…. Jehangirabad Palace

Sorry
for such long breaks in posting. I have been keeping really busy. Btw, two
months have already passed in 2017… and did we notice? Isn’t this year really
passing by so fast?

One
of my resolutions this year and for all the years coming ahead is to explore
and discover my beautiful country. With so many different cultures and so many
different styles of architecture, India certainly offers something or the other
for everyone. And the wanderer in me seems to be happy. So I decided to start
off with the city I live in, Lucknow. Now, the city of nawabs is always looked
up as a place with monuments like the Imambaras and Residency. But there is a
lot more to this beautiful city than just these… And I started my journey with
one such gem, The Jehangirabad Palace.

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A Palace that always welcomes,
Jehangirabad Palace

Situated
in the heart of the city in Hazratganj, the Jehangirabad Palace is something
which cannot be missed. A brief about the palace and the Jehangirabad estate,
spread in Lucknow and Barabanki districts - The estate was awarded by Emperor
Jehangir to Raja Farzand Ali hence came the name Jehangirabad. The Jehangirabad
palace at Lucknow was made to entertain rather than live permanently, as the
Raja was happy to host parties and dinners for various guests, including the
British. Post independence, the family decided to use it as a residence.

Interestingly,
the palace has a strong connection with Australia. The architecture of the
palace was inspired by Sir Walter Burley Griffin in the 1930's. He is the man
and architect responsible for the city of Canberra in Australia. The
architecture of the palace is Indian on the façade, but the internal dimensions
are mostly European with Fibonacci principles. Presently the palace is
primarily used as the residence of Raja Mohammed Jamal Rasaul Khan and his
heir, Dr Yogendra Sameer Yadav and their families. As per its tradition, it
still welcomes guests and hold receptions for tourist groups and dignitaries.
The property would soon turn into a heritage hotel, opening its doors for the
masses to have a glimpse of this beautiful heritage.

Visiting
this beautiful palace is indeed an experience in itself. The old world charm is
still intact with wood being exquisitely used in its architecture. Dr Yogendra
Sameer Yadav, the heir, is a practicing lawyer, who also did a course in
Preservation of Heritage to protect and enrich his family’s precious legacy. “This
is one of the most beautiful palaces in the Oudh region and the family is
committed to protect it. But without proper understanding, this wasn’t possible
as the upkeep of such buildings is a technical thing,” says Dr Yadav.

The
palace majorly has halls. Of course, since it was built to welcome guests and
hold parties, these halls are an integral part of its design. On the ground
floor, there are three halls which have beautiful architecture and designs on
the walls and the floor too. The family has made it a point to keep the real
design intact. Interestingly, one can find a bump right in the middle of one of
the halls, which is visible but doesn’t affect in any way. “This came while the
palace was being constructed. And no one has any clue how this happened and how
the land shifted. Nothing could repair it but it has never affected in any
way,” Dr Yadav tells us.

On
the first floor there are halls too, with wooden flooring that are perfect for
those ballroom dance parties or buffet dinners. Interestingly, the architecture
is such that even if you are dancing hard, there isn’t much noise going outside
the hall.

Eminent
city tours planners have been exploring Jehangirabad Palace as a tourist
attraction. Ajay Jain, director of Waltz India, who is an eminent Lucknowphile
and also one of the best tour planners for Oudh region, calls this one of the
most beautiful palaces in the heart of the city. “What makes Jehangirabad
Palace interesting is not just its architecture, but also the fact that it is a
place which always welcomes. And even amidst such hustle bustle, there is peace
in here.” Waltz can be suitably contacted if one is planning to visit and
explore the palace.

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